Brown Road over Cayuga Inlet
PoorTompkins County, New York · 1.0 MI N West Danby · Structure no. 000000003210160
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brown Road over Cayuga Inlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brown Road over Cayuga Inlet in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brown Road over Cayuga Inlet built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brown Road over Cayuga Inlet in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Brown Road over Cayuga Inlet carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Brown Road over Cayuga Inlet?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Brown Road over Cayuga Inlet?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.